Author - The Journal
Ann Marie Vanderveen
Position: Journal Staff Reporter

Cortez Mayor Rachel Medina prepares to say goodbye

Medina can’t entirely tear herself away from city government, but she’ll try

Update: Biggest snowstorm of the season hits Southwest Colorado

Heavy snow and high winds heighten avalanche risk; schools close

Cortez officials call attention to inactive voters as April election approaches

City officials encourage residents to register or update their voter information

Montezuma museum focuses on preserving history in Colorado’s 150th year of statehood

Initiatives by the museum bring attention to the county’s history this year

2026 Cattlewoman and Stockman of the Year reflect Montezuma ranching legacy

Ranching tradition alive and well at lively Southwestern Colorado Livestock Association’s annual banquet

Cortez prepares pact with Dolores for curbside trash and recycling

Agreement could extend life span of county landfill and bring revenue to Cortez

Cortez property owner sues city for placement of road barrier

City seeks to keep the sign standing

Softball families push Cortez to address failing South Softball Complex

Parents and coaches urge the city to fix safety hazards and restore lighting as broader parks system issues surface

With dismal snow accumulation in Cortez, equipment sits idle

City expects to be under budget; snow removal businesses struggle

Cortez City Council pursues pause on sales tax to refund residents for overcollected taxes

City Council working to implement a ‘Sales Tax Holiday’ for the last quarter of the year